PENKOTED seed have
been coated (treated) with a green colored liquid seed
coating material containing a specific fungicide, a
natural insecticide and a growth stimulant. These ingredients
then dry on the seed and are time-released into the soil
as needed once the seed are planted. The coating
helps protect each seedling from soil born diseases and
insects. The coating also makes the seeds less
attractive to birds.

PENKOTED is a
registered trademark of Pennington Seed, Inc. The process uses an exclusive treatment which
protects the seed in the ground and assists in the
development of a healthy plant.

Lawns established
from PENKOTED seed enjoy a faster start, stronger
stand, greater plant survival and more drought tolerance
due to deeper root growth.

QUESTIONS
ABOUT PENKOTED SEED?
Contact Pennington Seeds customer service directly for
any questions regarding the Penkoting procedure or for
MSDA information.
1-800-285-SEED

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LABORATORY
FUNGUS EXPERIMENT

Penkoted and uncoated seed show above grown in a
laboratory environment in a petri dish. Note the
halo of protection that surrounds the Penkoted seed
with the growth of fungus outside the halo. Laboratory proof of the effectiveness of Penkoted seeds
against fungus.

Above a single
lot of Tall
fescue was divided into equal parts. One part was PENKOTED
and the other was left uncoated. The seed were then
planted in the six planter boxes show above. Performance under
three different pythium fungus infections
were observed:

Pythium Level ONE: (Two boxes on far
left) This level is often found in a stand of turfgrass that
would rate as a moderate infestation. Note the thicker
stand of the PENKOTED seed on the right.

Pythium Level FIVE: (Two boxes in the
center). This would be a heavy infestation. Note the
PENKOTED seed again on the right.

Pythium Level EIGHT: (Two boxes on the
far right). This is a laboratory experiment where the pythium
levels would be several times greater than one would normally
expect to find in a natural environment. Notice the increased
stand survival due to the PENKOTED seed coating.

Pythium: A fungus
found in soil that often attacks young grass seedlings and can
severely damage an entire stand of new grass.